12 Monkeys synopsis, summary and reviews

• SCIENCE FICTION
• THRILLER
• MYSTERY
• R
• 1998
• FULL HD

Cole (Bruce Willis) is sent back in time to save the human race from a deadly virus that has forced mankind into dank underground communities in the future. Along his travels, he encounters a psychiatrist (Madeleine Stowe) and a mental patient, brilliantly portrayed by Brad Pitt, who may hold the key to the mysterious rogue group, the Army of the 12 Monkeys, thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease. Believing he can obtain a pure virus sample in order to find a cure in the future, he is met with one riddle after another that puts him in a race with time. This sci-fi masterpiece from the genius mind of Terry Gilliam is a modern-day classic.

In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities. But when Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990 instead of 1996, he's arrested and locked up in a mental hospital. There he meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly, and patient Jeffrey Goines, the son of a famous virus expert, who may hold the key to the mysterious rogue group, the Army of the 12 Monkeys, thought to be responsible for unleashing the killer disease.

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Very good movieWho would've thought that Bruce Willis would star in a movie as complex and intriguing as this. Sure Brad Pitt shouldn't have been in this movie, but that's easy to overlook. You do need to watch this movie a few times to aperciate it, but it's still good..RBSKScore: 4/5

Personal FavI watch this a year ago during class. It's amazing!!!! Drama, action and even suspense thrown in there! It's masterpiece..Ekid1Score: 5/5

My favorite time travel movieThis is a rare sci-fi movie that plays it's concept absolutly perfectly. Gilliam adds his usual slightly off look to this distopian, thriller across time. If you're looking for truly smart sci-fi that sets it's own rules and never breaks them, check this out..NRG2BRNScore: 5/5

Brad Pitt has gotten betterSo the environmentalists are the biggest terrorists in the future? Really? It's 2013 and I don't see it. It's the terrorists that are the terrorists ,you know like the ones in Brazil. Terry, and I thought you were a genius back in the day..AsantekamillScore: 2/5

Have to watch multiple timesThis is a movie you have to watch repeatedly to get the full scale of what is going on and who's what when and where. That requires some level of patience and understanding so be prepared..FS1982Score: 4/5

.....wow....Just crapped my pants... :( ...very powerful....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!Score: 5/5

Getting pretty badThis show rocked for 9 episodes. It is now dead..Kyles ipad12345678901Score: 1/5

Good story but poor execution.This movie is good, but only because of the extremely fascinating concept of the movie. The Directing was good as well as the acting, the cinematography, but not the script. The movie had a pretty big plot hole that I wasn't willing to overlook in order to enjoy the movie. I truly do find it very sad that great ideas like this are unable to reach their true potential because of some idiot overlooking something in the script that which doesn't match up with something that comes later. Any movie that has a plot-hole that which I am able to notice I usually don't find entertaining. If you're looking for a movie with a great concept but poor execution of that concept then go ahead and watch this movie..DirtyZ914Score: 2/5

I have seen this at least a dozen timesAnd it's far from perfect. It's immensely entertaining, fantastical stuff, and just plain, pure escapist FUN! What a bizarre and intelligent farce of a completely different stripe. Great cast. Watch it, OK?.BarnettartScore: 5/5

Predictable, dingy, weird, dated.After hearing about this movie from a friend, my husband insisted we watch it. He usually has bad taste in movies so I did a little research and found that overall, this film has very good ratings, so I agreed to rent it. Maybe it was interesting and groundbreaking during the 90's when it was made but, as of 2014, it is laughable. I kept waiting for some big twist but was disappointed to have predicted the ending towards the start. It was unnecessarily and overly strange the entire way, which most good psycho thrillers are, but it was strange in a meaningless to the plot way. And what is up with all of the bare butts? My husband and I would just burst out laughing every time one randomly came on screen. The acting was good for the most part and Brad Pitt was great, but I would say don't waste your time. This film just doesn't compare to its current contemporaries..LeskempinScore: 1/5

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12 MonkeysDownloaded it and doesn't play! Frustrating!!.No longer a supporterScore: 1/5

A Very Good Movie even thou there are parts to it that make no sense and are confusingLoved the movie thou there were some parts that didn't make much sense or were confusing especially the ending. Brad Pitt was amazing as a crazy person in this movie, never been a big fan of his. In fact the only other movie he was in that I even enjoyed watching before this one was Ocean's Eleven but he was great in this movie. Hopefully the tv show will be less confusing and make alot more sense than the movie did..Maxx CalinScore: 5/5

Innovative creative...This movie is one of the most innovative in its genre. Brad Pitt is phenomenal. A must see for any Sci Fi fan..NDesroScore: 5/5

Mon key 12Super film, je le recommande!!.Mnkykng15-BazScore: 5/5

One of the bestDespite what others may say, this is an awesome flick. From day1 this movie was unorthodox. But the film went on to make 5x what they spent on it. Some parts of the film are quite bizarre but the payoff is huge. Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis both show their chops in acting..GpliaoScore: 5/5

It's Terry GillianIf it starts with... a Tery Gillian's film you know you are in for a good time..MkjnxScore: 5/5

This movie is GREATI watched this movie as a kid and loved it. Watching it some 10+ years later, it is even better! There are many subtleties to watch out for in this movie. I guarantee you will watch it at least twice. You must watch it!.SalHardinScore: 5/5

Thought Provoking FinaleCannot get much better than this film after rewatching and never grows old. Acting and writing is superb. Some confusing glitches with the story, leaving a few confusing holes, but the conclusion is tense and amazing. A must watch film..Slam StocksScore: 5/5

OverwroughtIf you're into hyperbolic sets and acting, a black-hole plot (everything goes into it, nothing comes out of it) with lots of opacity and incoherence, and you are misanthropic and nihilistic to boot, then this is definitely the film for you. Needs ruthless editing..PtukScore: 2/5

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